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Sugess Seestern Vintage S407 600TvsVaer D5 Tropic Auto

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Seestern Vintage S407 600T
SugessSeestern Vintage S407 600T
MSRP $249
D5 Tropic Auto
VaerD5 Tropic Auto
MSRP $699

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Seestern Vintage S407 600T39mm
D5 Tropic Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Seestern Vintage S407 600T40h
D5 Tropic Auto40h
Water Resistance
Seestern Vintage S407 600T600m
D5 Tropic Auto200m
MSRP
Seestern Vintage S407 600T$249
D5 Tropic Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
13.5mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
600m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
600T Black
Black
Lume
Tritium
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
NH35
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
3 vph
28,800 vph
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$249
$699

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What people say

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Sugess Seestern Vintage S407 600T

Owners widely praise the Sugess Seestern Vintage S407 600T for its exceptional finishing, bracelet quality, and overall value at its price point. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the watch's fantastic looks and build quality, with one owner noting Seestern did a better job than the original inspiration. Some owners report a slight bezel back play and a clunky clasp, while others have no clasp complaints. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner seeing the watch run 2 seconds slow over 30 hours, and another noting a dial leaning slightly left. The watch measures 40mm wide, 14mm thick, and 48mm lug-to-lug, weighing 86g for the head and 163.4g total with the bracelet, leading some to find it heavy for wrists smaller than 7 inches. One owner questioned if the crown felt wobbly when winding or setting. On balance, owners rate the Sugess Seestern Vintage S407 600T highly for its outstanding build quality and aesthetic appeal relative to its cost.

Vaer D5 Tropic Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto for its excellent value, vintage aesthetic, and comfortable 39mm size that wears larger. Specific highlights include the bezel's satisfying click action and subtle shine, beautifully finished lugs that pair well with a jubilee bracelet, and a dynamic black and cream dial with a unique date feature. The incorporation of brushed steel, quick-release spring bars for easy strap changes, and good timekeeping are also frequently mentioned positives. The Vaer D5 Tropic Auto is considered good value with excellent water resistance, making it a great daily wear, and its fit and finish are often compared favorably to brands like Hamilton and Tissot. On balance, owners rate the Vaer D5 Tropic Auto highly for its blend of vintage styling, practical features, and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The dial design is a standout feature. The Miyota automatic movement is also noted.

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